decriminalize
Example Sentences
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A decade later, the Edict of Milan decriminalized Christianity in the empire.
For years, they have shown up in front of local lawmakers to demand that they decriminalize street vending.
From Washington Post
Five other countries have recently decriminalized same-sex relationships: Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Seychelles.
From Washington Post
“Did you or did you not decriminalize public urination in Washington, D.C.?” the Colorado Republican demanded of a witness, D.C.
From Washington Post
"Did you ever vote in favor of decriminalizing public urination in Washington D.C.?" she asked again, refusing to acknowledge the repeated fact-checks he provided.
From Salon
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